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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.03, 690.05 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.03, 690.05 and 118.03 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.03 : 690.05 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.03/690.05 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.03x = 690.05 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.03x = 81,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,447.32/460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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